Production

Subject DNCE60028 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 6.25
Level: 6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

July, Southbank - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 2 hours per week (Semester 2)
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Recommended Background Knowledge:

Non Allowed Subjects:

Core Participation Requirements:

Contact

Faculty of the VCA and Music Student Centre
Email: vcam-info@unimelb.edu.au
Tel: +61 3 9685 9419
Fax: +61 3 9685 9358
Web: www.vcam.unimelb.edu.au
Subject Overview: This subject will study the various components of staging dance productions, including

  • Costume design and making

  • Lighting and set design

  • Production Management

  • Stage Management

  • Introduction to computer soft ware and information technology relevant to dance.

This subject will be delivered in tutorials and practical sessions by a variety of tutors with appropriate expertise.
Objectives:

Assessment: Completion of practical tasks set in class (70%); written assignments totalling 1,000 words (30%).
Prescribed Texts:

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: On completion of this subject students should have acquired the following skills:

  • The ability to apply theory to practice

  • The capacity to create and organise aesthetic material

  • The ability to communicate

  • Problem solving

Links to further information: http://www.vca.unimelb.edu.au/
Notes: Not offered in 2009
Related Course(s): Postgraduate Diploma in Contemporary Dance Teaching

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